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Help for Common ProblemsChapter 4About Project StorageBy default, all SAS OnDemand for Academics: Forecast Server projects are stored on theSAS server. Due to the architecture of this offering, there is no way to save your projectslocally.The large size of projects and their forecasts might also prove to be problematic to savelocally.

In a teaching setting, sharing the results of your forecasting projects should besufficient.Working with Forecasting Project ResultsStudents can share their results (graphs) with instructors should that be necessary tosupport course assignments. Instructors can also save or share the results of theirforecasting project work:1Start SAS OnDemand for Academics: Forecast Server.2Open the appropriate project.3Rerun the project (if necessary) to produce the appropriate graph.4Select Tools  Reports and Stored Processes.5From the Output Options, select a report format and then click Run.6Save the report or export the report data to another program. For example, if youchoose HTML as the report format, you can generate the report, right-click on thereport, and then export the data to Microsoft Excel.

If you choose CSV as thereport format, then the report generates within Microsoft Excel (provided that youhave the application) by default.7Share the report as needed.Step 5. Help for Common ProblemsCheck the commonly asked questions about SAS OnDemand for Academics: ForecastServer in this section and follow the procedures below for additional help.Where Can Students Find Help?Students should be asked to follow the steps below to resolve any support issues thatthey encounter:Step 1. Review Commonly Asked Questions, SAS Notes, and SASDocumentationUse the key word “ondemand academics” to search for issues specific to SAS OnDemandfor Academics from these sources:“Commonly Asked Questions for SAS OnDemand for Academics: Forecast Server”on page 47SAS Notes, a database of common technical issues found at:http://support.sas.com/notesSAS Product Documentation at: http://support.sas.com/documentationSAS OnDemand for Academics: Forecast ServerStep 5.

Help for Common Problems 47Step 2. Contact Your InstructorIf you are a student and you have questions about using SAS OnDemand for Academics,contact your instructor. Instructors can point students toward educational resources andhelp ensure that offerings are used correctly.If further assistance is needed, then your instructor can contact SAS Technical Support.Commonly Asked Questions for SAS OnDemand for Academics:Forecast ServerHow do I configure my PC to use SAS OnDemand for Academics: Forecast Server?In order to use SAS OnDemand for Academics: Forecast Server, you must firstensure that your PC is properly configured and that you installed the appropriateJava Runtime Environment. For step-by-step instructions, see “Step 1.

ConfirmSystem Requirements” on page 39.How do I start SAS OnDemand for Academics: Forecast Server?After you have configured your system to support SAS OnDemand for Academics:Forecast Server, you can start the application:1Log on to your SAS OnDemand for Academics Home page.2From the Manage Courses area, select Get Software next to the appropriatecourse. Selecting this link opens a window that includes information abouthow to configure your system as well as how to start the application.3Click the link that is used to start SAS OnDemand for Academics: ForecastServer at: https://academic93.oda.sas.com/SASForecastServer/main.jnlp.4If you are presented with a security warning when you attempt to start SASOnDemand for Academics: Forecast Server, select Run.5In the User Name field, enter your SAS server user ID.

This user ID is alsodisplayed on your SAS OnDemand for Academics home page.Note: Your SAS server user ID is case sensitive and should be entered in alllowercase. If you enter your SAS server user ID using uppercase or mixed caseletters, then you might be able to log on, but certain tasks might not performproperly.6In the Password field, enter your SAS profile password. There are two timeswhen you might have supplied a SAS profile password: when you originallycreated a SAS profile or when you registered for SAS OnDemand forAcademics.7Click Log On.To start SAS OnDemand for Academics: Forecast Server in the future, you canperform the previous steps or simply use the following URL:https://academic93.oda.sas.com/SASForecastServer/main.jnlp.When I start SAS OnDemand for Academics: Forecast Server, the softwareapplication appears to be named SAS Forecast Studio.

Am I using the correctsoftware?Yes. SAS Forecast Server is the name of the software offering. However, SASForecast Studio is the name of the graphical user interface that is used to accessSAS Forecast Server functionality.What is the name of my SAS Forecast Server Environment?48 Step 5. Help for Common ProblemsChapter 4Each course registered using SAS Forecast Server has a unique courseenvironment.Students must contact their instructor if they do not know which environment toselect.How do I select a SAS Forecast Server Environment?You can select your course environments by doing the following:1Log on to SAS Forecast Server.2From the Project window, select your course environment from theEnvironment menu.Note: Students must contact their instructors if they do not know whichenvironment to select.495C H A P T E RSAS OnDemand for Academics:Web EditorSAS OnDemand for Academics: Web Editor..................................................................................................

49 Step 1. Confirm System Requirements ........................................................................................................... 49 Connectivity.............................................................................................................................................. 50 Step 2.

Set Up Your SAS OnDemand for Academics Account ...................................................................... 50 About the SAS OnDemand for Academics Control Center .................................................................... 50 About Your SAS Profile Account ............................................................................................................ 50 Important Information Before You Begin .............................................................................................. 51 Register for a Course................................................................................................................................

51 Step 3. Access and Use the Software .............................................................................................................. 51 Access Your SAS OnDemand for Academics Account ........................................................................... 51 Access the SAS Server .............................................................................................................................

51 Avoid Connection Time-outs ................................................................................................................... 52 SAS Server Maintenance and Availability ............................................................................................ 52 Requesting SAS Server Availability Notification .................................................................................. 52 Step 4. Review the Basics for Working with Data and Results .................................................................... 52 Working with Data ..................................................................................................................................

53 Storing Data ..................................................................................................................................... 53 Accessing Data Using SAS OnDemand for Academics: Web Editor............................................. 53 Working with Compressed SAS Data Sets ..................................................................................... 53 Assigning LIBNAME and FILENAME Statements ......................................................................

54 Accessing Data with LIBNAME or FILENAME Statements ........................................................ 54 Working with INFILE Statements .................................................................................................. 54 Working with INFILE Statements and Microsoft Windows Data Files ....................................... 54 Working with Results ....................................................................................................................... 55 Step 5.

Finding Help for Common Problems ................................................................................................. 55 Where Can Students Find Help?............................................................................................................. 55 Step 1.

Review Commonly Asked Questions, SAS Notes, and SAS Documentation .................... 55 Step 2. Contact Your Instructor ...................................................................................................... 56 Commonly Asked Questions: SAS OnDemand for Academics: Web Editor ......................................... 56SAS OnDemand for Academics: Web EditorThis manual guides students through recommended steps for registering for and usingSAS OnDemand for Academics.Step 1. Confirm System RequirementsA web browser is required to use SAS OnDemand for Academics: Web Editor.